Thirumayam is a town located in Pudukkottai district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Famous freedom fighters Veerapandiya Kattabomman and his brother Umathaiturai hid in a fort at Tirumayam, after their fight against the British during 17th century.

Thirumayam is a much-frequented picnic spot and affords much to the discerning tourist who ventures a little beyond the beaten track.

As one enters the town through the road which connects it with the highway, one finds a small temple dedicated to Bhairava (the Bhairavar-koil - பைரவர் கோயில்).

This temple, which faces the main road, is a favourite with vehicle-owners who traditionally halt and pray there for a safe journey.

Another fact of historic interest is that the founder of the princely state of Pudukkottai had served as governor of Thirumayam fort before founding his own kingdom.

The rock cut Shiva temple is situated on a hill amid the relics of another ancient and ruined fort.

[2] Villages like Neivaasal, Edayathur, Vembanoor will have these bull taming festivals on occasions like maha sivarathri, welcoming tamil months, et cetera.